Vladimir Malakhov vs Sergey Volkov
GM Vladimir Malakhov (2597) · GM Sergey Volkov (2382)
Vladimir Malakhov and Sergey Volkov have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Dec 2017. Malakhov leads 5 wins to 1, with 7 draws (46% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Slav Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malakhov with White | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Volkov with White | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Rapid | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Malakhov | Draws | Volkov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D94 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Vladimir Malakhov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-RUS 70th |
| Jul 2015 | Vladimir Malakhov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 68th ch-RUS Higher League |
| Mar 2014 | Sergey Volkov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 15th ch-EU |
| Nov 2007 | Sergey Volkov | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Vladimir Malakhov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Horwitz Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Vladimir Malakhov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | London System | FIDE World Cup |
| Nov 2007 | Sergey Volkov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | FIDE World Cup |
| May 2007 | Vladimir Malakhov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS 14th |
| Apr 2006 | Vladimir Malakhov | Sergey Volkov | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | 13th chT-RUS |
| Apr 2004 | Vladimir Malakhov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | Slav Defense | chT-RUS rapid |
| Sep 2001 | Vladimir Malakhov | Sergey Volkov | 1-0 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17th EU-Cup |
| May 2001 | Sergey Volkov | Vladimir Malakhov | 0-1 | Semi-Slav Defense | 54th ch-RUS |
| Jan 1997 | Sergey Volkov | Vladimir Malakhov | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Minsk Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Vladimir Malakhov and Sergey Volkov?
In 13 recorded games, Vladimir Malakhov has 5 wins, Sergey Volkov has 1 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Vladimir Malakhov and Sergey Volkov played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Dec 2017.
What openings do Vladimir Malakhov and Sergey Volkov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Slav Defense (2 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.